Chapter 1241 October 29
Zhukov noticed a detail, a detail that was not particularly obvious and easy to miss, but was real and objective.
No matter which time it was, Malashenko's answer always seemed to speak to his heart, as if he already knew him very thoroughly. After asking himself many times, Zhukov really felt this. The reality of this feeling.
Maybe this is Malashenko deliberately speaking in the direction he wants to hear, but there is no doubt that Malashenko does have the ability to do what he says. In the past, many German sticks have been defeated miserably at his hands. The bodies and wreckage are proof of that.
Malashenko is an absolute expert when it comes to physically conquering German sticks.
Looking at the smiling but courageous young major general in front of him, Zhukov even subconsciously had the idea of "Isn't he a little too good for his age?" After a short silence, Zhukov finally smiled at Mara. Shenke spoke.
"Well, I believe you can do it. When the news of your triumphant victory comes, I will personally report to Comrade Stalin and ask for credit for you."
Zhukov, who was busy with frontline matters, didn't know much about the new heavy tanks that had just been reloaded. He only had some widely circulated hearsay information that could be used for analysis and reference.
It is said that Kotin, who designed this new type of heavy tank, attended with a complete set of design plans and Malashenko's actual combat feedback report. At the equipment development direction seminar hosted by his loving father Comrade Stalin, Comrade Stalin I personally made the decision to mass-produce it. (っ◔◡◔)っ
According to legend, something happened at the venue at that time that made Ke Jin stand up from his chair on the spot and become emotional.
Opponents of the plan reiterated the old tune, believing that the Stalin 2 heavy tank had just been finalized and mass-produced and could ensure an absolute advantage over enemy armored forces. There is no need to frequently replace the production line and mass-produce a brand new heavy tank. This will affect the overall output of heavy tanks, which will have a negative effect on the frontline war.
Seeing that his plan was about to be poisoned by someone's mouth, Ke Jing was so excited that he stood up from the chair with a roar.
Kogin first spoke with data and analysis reports, proving that the design of the IS6 heavy tank has as many parts as possible with the IS2 heavy tank. Even if it is mass-produced immediately, it will not have much impact on the overall production, and it can be restored soon. Moreover, the IS6 is a powerful weapon with a more advanced armor layout design, and the cost and man-hour consumption are completely acceptable.
Then, Kogin once again picked up Malashenko's actual combat feedback report and held it high in his hand, and said something unforgettable to the big bosses who had objections.
"If you know more about heavy tanks on the battlefield than Comrade Malashenko, you can write a similar report to refute me. In any case, Comrade Malashenko spoke highly of the new heavy tanks. It played a huge role in the confrontation with the enemy on the frontal battlefield.”
"Even he is suggesting that the Red Army's heavy tank units be re-equipped in batches as soon as possible. Only by taking early action can we cope with the enemy's next plan! I remind comrades, don't wait until the enemy's new heavy tanks appear on the battlefield. If we rush to find countermeasures, countless Red Army tank soldiers will pay the price with their lives on the battlefield!”
The opponents could not come up with the same things or new arguments to fight against the handwritten report in Kotin's hand with Malashenko's autograph.
After all, in terms of combat experience and performance alone, no other commanders and fighters of the Red Army's heavy tank units can compete with that Malashenko. It is impossible to try to overturn the report in Kotin's hands on this issue.
This man, who was horrified by the German prisoners of war as the "Steel Butcher", was best at using the Germans' tragic defeats to refresh his own record. This had always been the case. Even his loving father, Comrade Stalin, was very dissatisfied with this young tank soldier. The major general was full of praise.
"Sit down first, sit down and talk slowly, Kogin. Comrades are just brainstorming. This is a discussion, not the final result. We can continue to talk slowly."
When Comrade Stalin spoke, Kogin naturally did not dare to disobey, and immediately followed the fatherly comrade's slowly downward gesture and sat down.
"I have clearly heard the views and speeches made by the comrades just now. Now let me talk about my personal views."
"The enemy's tank replacement speed has indeed exceeded our previous expectations. Here I would like to ask everyone, do you remember which comrades said before that our KV heavy tanks can maintain equipment advantages over the enemy until the war? Doesn’t victory need to be replaced?”
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As soon as Comrade Stalin said these words, many people at the venue immediately became uneasy.
The saying "A man is with you like a tiger is with you" is applicable everywhere. At this time, Stalin brought up old things again, and brought out the rhetoric that has been proved to be wrong by facts and cannot be stupid anymore, and put it in the face.
What is this plan for? Liquidate past mistakes? Or is it just a matter of discussion and talk and that's it?
Everyone can only make wild guesses and cannot be sure of the answer, and no one dares to stand up and take Stalin's words. It is best not to do such an offending and thankless thing.
Seeing that his words had achieved the desired effect, the entire venue was silent, a pindrop could be heard, and the atmosphere was so solid that it was almost suffocating.
Stalin nodded slightly, then slowly opened his mouth while holding the original Malashenko report that he had been reading.
"Since our troops need it, we must use it! We must give the heaviest Red Army iron fist blow to the brutal Fascist enemy!"
"Draw up a plan for mass production and report it to me, attaching a time point that you think is appropriate and accurate, Ke Jing. Put this matter as the first priority and hand it over to me personally when it is completed."
The overall strategic situation has become increasingly clear. The landing of the British and American forces in Sicily has put Hitler at a constant risk of being attacked from both sides.
Having won the decisive battle of Kursk, he had almost completely regained the strategic initiative and re-established a huge advantage over the enemy. This was something Stalin knew very well.
Some plans that were previously constrained by huge strategic disadvantages and did not dare to be carried out are now changing as the situation changes. Comrade Stalin, who had sufficient and reliable conditions, once again showed his iron-fisted style, and finally personally approved the mass production plan and plan submitted by Kejing despite all opinions.
The mass production of the new IS6 heavy tank, which was intended for mass production and eventually gradually replaced the IS2 heavy tank, was officially opened on October 29, 1943.
